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32326 Tips For Handling Maternity Leave At Your Churchhttps://smartchurchmanagement.com/6-tips-for-handling-maternity-leave-at-your-church/
https://smartchurchmanagement.com/6-tips-for-handling-maternity-leave-at-your-church/#respondWed, 23 May 2018 15:01:25 +0000https://smartchurchmanagement.com/?p=28927A young staff member just announced that she is expecting a baby.

An exciting time for sure but a time when questions about maternity leave will inevitable come up.

Maternity leave should be part of a broader policy that includes FMLA leave.

FMLA leave for church employees may be found only if the Church meets the fifty‑employee coverage test, however covering employees during a leave is often simply the right thing to do. Read the Full Article →

]]>A young staff member just announced that she is expecting a baby.

An exciting time for sure but a time when questions about maternity leave will inevitable come up.

Maternity leave should be part of a broader policy that includes FMLA leave.

FMLA leave for church employees may be found only if the Church meets the fifty‑employee coverage test, however covering employees during a leave is often simply the right thing to do. Read the Full Article →

]]>https://smartchurchmanagement.com/6-tips-for-handling-maternity-leave-at-your-church/feed/0Do These 10 Adjectives Describe Your Church?https://smartchurchmanagement.com/do-these-10-adjectives-describe-your-church/
https://smartchurchmanagement.com/do-these-10-adjectives-describe-your-church/#respondWed, 16 May 2018 13:01:05 +0000https:////smartchurchmanagement.com/?p=2989Have you ever thought about the fact that when we hear a descriptive word, that word often translates into a mental picture, stereotype or assumption.

When we describe experiences we typically use adjectives to paint a picture to clarify what we are trying to communicate.

And through this, we influence how the person on the receiving end responds to the information. Read the Full Article →

]]>Have you ever thought about the fact that when we hear a descriptive word, that word often translates into a mental picture, stereotype or assumption.

When we describe experiences we typically use adjectives to paint a picture to clarify what we are trying to communicate.

And through this, we influence how the person on the receiving end responds to the information. Read the Full Article →

]]>https://smartchurchmanagement.com/do-these-10-adjectives-describe-your-church/feed/0Pastor or Boss – Do you Know When to Change Hats?https://smartchurchmanagement.com/pastor-or-boss-do-you-know-when-to-change-hats/
https://smartchurchmanagement.com/pastor-or-boss-do-you-know-when-to-change-hats/#respondWed, 09 May 2018 15:57:44 +0000https:////smartchurchmanagement.com/?p=3189Being responsible for the oversight of a church congregation can be very challenging because of the tender balance between pastoring and pursuing a shared vision.

Church leaders are sometimes challenged with knowing when to operate in one of two roles – pastor or boss.

When asked how to respond to different management issues, I ask leaders the question – Is this a boss issue or a pastor issue? Read the Full Article →

]]>Being responsible for the oversight of a church congregation can be very challenging because of the tender balance between pastoring and pursuing a shared vision.

Church leaders are sometimes challenged with knowing when to operate in one of two roles – pastor or boss.

When asked how to respond to different management issues, I ask leaders the question – Is this a boss issue or a pastor issue? Read the Full Article →

]]>https://smartchurchmanagement.com/pastor-or-boss-do-you-know-when-to-change-hats/feed/0Use These 3 Keys to Prevent People Transitions From Disrupting Your Ministryhttps://smartchurchmanagement.com/use-these-3-keys-to-prevent-people-transitions-from-disrupting-your-ministry/
https://smartchurchmanagement.com/use-these-3-keys-to-prevent-people-transitions-from-disrupting-your-ministry/#respondWed, 02 May 2018 15:20:19 +0000https://smartchurchmanagement.com/?p=28918In a world of constant innovation, change in the church is inevitable.

Some changes are radical, bold, and exciting, while other changes are imminent, urgent, and inevitable.

Christians are faced with the reality that without change, the church can’t grow. Without growth, we fall short on pursuing the Great Commission.

Mastering the art of leading change is critical to the survival of the Christian faith, yet fear and comfort can keep us stagnant. Read the Full Article →

]]>In a world of constant innovation, change in the church is inevitable.

Some changes are radical, bold, and exciting, while other changes are imminent, urgent, and inevitable.

Christians are faced with the reality that without change, the church can’t grow. Without growth, we fall short on pursuing the Great Commission.

Mastering the art of leading change is critical to the survival of the Christian faith, yet fear and comfort can keep us stagnant. Read the Full Article →

]]>https://smartchurchmanagement.com/use-these-3-keys-to-prevent-people-transitions-from-disrupting-your-ministry/feed/07 Things Effective Church Boards Do Wellhttps://smartchurchmanagement.com/7-things-effective-church-boards-do-well/
https://smartchurchmanagement.com/7-things-effective-church-boards-do-well/#commentsWed, 25 Apr 2018 13:33:59 +0000https:////smartchurchmanagement.com/?p=2505Churches exist to help people and make a difference in its community and beyond. This commitment to a mission is what drives a church.

However, churches have life cycles like any other organization and its long term success has a direct correlation to the strength of the board that oversees it.

Effective church boards are made up of people who have a passion for the organization, its mission and the people that it serves. Read the Full Article →

]]>Churches exist to help people and make a difference in its community and beyond. This commitment to a mission is what drives a church.

However, churches have life cycles like any other organization and its long term success has a direct correlation to the strength of the board that oversees it.

Effective church boards are made up of people who have a passion for the organization, its mission and the people that it serves. Read the Full Article →

Ethical behavior in how business is done seems to have become an option rather than an assumption as demonstrated by all too common news headlines.

Many organizations create code-of-ethics and conduct statements as a way to communicate established boundaries and set expectations for employee behaviors.

This document also serves as a tool to help guide decision making and actions that demonstrate self regulation.

Read the Full Article →]]>https://smartchurchmanagement.com/sample-code-of-ethics/feed/67 Steps to Planning This Summer’s Vacation Bible Schoolhttps://smartchurchmanagement.com/planning-childrens-vacation-bible-school/
https://smartchurchmanagement.com/planning-childrens-vacation-bible-school/#respondWed, 04 Apr 2018 13:01:57 +0000https:////smartchurchmanagement.com/?p=5898Easter has come and gone, flowers are beginning to bloom and spring is finally here which means that summer is just around the corner.

As the snow begins to melt, and the tulips start to show off their spring colors, your team should be well on its way to planning your summer vacation bible school.

Planning church events can be fun and stress free as long as there is detailed planning and lots of hands to help. Read the Full Article →

]]>Easter has come and gone, flowers are beginning to bloom and spring is finally here which means that summer is just around the corner.

As the snow begins to melt, and the tulips start to show off their spring colors, your team should be well on its way to planning your summer vacation bible school.

Planning church events can be fun and stress free as long as there is detailed planning and lots of hands to help. Read the Full Article →

]]>https://smartchurchmanagement.com/planning-childrens-vacation-bible-school/feed/05 Tips to Follow Up With Church Visitorshttps://smartchurchmanagement.com/5-tips-to-follow-up-with-church-visitors/
https://smartchurchmanagement.com/5-tips-to-follow-up-with-church-visitors/#commentsWed, 28 Mar 2018 13:30:32 +0000https:////smartchurchmanagement.com/?p=6739Easter is this weekend and churches are scrambling to prepare for the influx of visitors.

People go to church for lots of reasons.

They want to learn about God and biblical principles and they want a social experience with people who share their same values and belief system.